August 15th, Mid-Autumn Festival.
Ning Chen was very happy to receive two pieces of good news in a row.
The first one that can be mentioned is Ye Yun’s maternal grandfather’s family, the current imperial merchant Chu family, which opened up a maritime trade line.
It was put into use during the Mid-Autumn Festival last year. It has been in use for exactly one year and has made considerable profits, almost twice as much as the land trade.
Now that the national treasury is becoming more abundant, the Chu family has made a great contribution.
What is even more rare is that the Chu family is humble and low-key, never taking credit for themselves, and not being greedy.
After thinking it over, Ning Chen didn't know what reward to give, so he personally wrote a plaque and sent it to the Chu family in Bianzhou to show the emperor's grace.
Moreover, because of his actions, the status of Nanqi merchants was greatly improved.
Originally, among the four classes of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, merchants were at the bottom of the hierarchy, and even if they were rich they were often looked down upon.
Now things have changed a lot. The Chu family has proved the value of businessmen, and the people of Nanqi no longer look down on merchants.
These were all things Ye Jun had not expected, but it was indeed because of her proposal that this series of changes were brought about.
And the other news cannot be told.
About the British Mansion.
The Duke of England and Chen Xianyi, father and son, who are now sitting together, are no longer of one mind.
Chen Xianyi was framed by his eldest sister-in-law Mei, who accused him of wanting to poison her nephew who had a chance to inherit the title. Chen Xianyi originally thought that his father would believe him, but after being locked up in the ancestral hall for half a month, only his brother-in-law Liang Chengsi came to see him secretly.
Only then did he understand that because of his illegitimate status, his father had probably never thought of asking him to inherit the title.
When hope is shattered, hatred arises.
However, the Duke of England was cautious, and even Chen Xianyi only knew roughly that the account book was hidden in the small Buddhist temple in the Duke of England's courtyard, and he didn't know the details.
But the hiding place has been determined at least, which makes it easier to find.
Because of these two pieces of news, Ning Chen was particularly happy during the Mid-Autumn Festival and drank a lot of wine.
This made me feel vaguely drunk.
When the banquet was over, he had to go back to Jiuchen Palace and asked Ye Jun to accompany him again.
So he took Ye Yun back to Jiuchen Palace.
Nowadays, this is a place Ye Jun seldom comes to. Usually, Ning Chen goes to the harem to look for her.
This time, Ning Chen was clearly drunk and was staggering, barely able to stand.
Ye Jun helped him drink a bowl of sobering soup, and then was dragged to Shuangyan Pool to bathe.
"Hurry up and prepare the emperor's spare clothes and make the bed. I think he'll need another bowl of hangover soup, ah—"
Ye Jun, who was worried, was pulled out by Ning Chen's hand, while he turned around and instructed the servants to do their work.
Such slow steps made Ning Chen a little impatient, and he suddenly picked the person up and carried him sideways.
"You are taking such short steps, I'm afraid you won't be able to walk until dawn. I will carry you there."
The servant beside him was extremely anxious, so Yuan Jiu went over reluctantly.
"Your Majesty, you are drunk. You can't do this. What if the imperial concubine falls?"
"Get out, I'm not drunk. You're all waiting outside. I can't hold the imperial concubine in my arms!" Ning Chen glared at him impatiently.
Seeing him like this, Ye Jun had no choice but to hug his neck tightly to ensure her own safety, and signaled with her eyes that the servants didn't need to follow her.
After all, although Ning Chen's steps were a little light, his arms were still strong and powerful.
I'm afraid she won't fall down.
After entering the hot spring palace and about to reach the edge of the pool, Ning Chen had no intention of stopping.
Ye Jun was a little anxious and kicked his legs, "Your Majesty, you haven't taken off your clothes, shoes and socks yet."
Ning Chen looked down, took off his shoes calmly, sat down by the pool again, and reached out to take off Ye Jun's shoes.
As soon as he took off his shoes, he put his arm around Ye Jun's waist and went into the pool.
The warm spring water suddenly soaked her clothes. Ye Jun stepped on the hem of her skirt and accidentally fell backwards and sank into the water.
Although Ning Chen was half drunk, he acted in time and quickly picked the person up and held him in his arms.
In the August weather, clothes were light and gauze, and once they were soaked, the two people hugging each other could not tell whether it was the hot spring water or their skin that was burning.
In the misty fog, I saw the unreal beautiful face of the person in my arms, and finally I couldn't control myself.
Disheveled clothes were floating in the Shuangyan Pond, and the pearls and jade on the beautiful girl's hair were all scattered and sank to the bottom of the pond.
He was wrapped in a robe and carried back to the bedroom.
When I woke up the next day, Ning Chen was still by my side. I guessed that today was a day off.
It makes people blush for a while.
At this moment, Ye Jun had her back to Ning Chen, and the slightest movement woke up the person who was hugging her.
The big hand around her waist tightened, and Ye Jun realized that she seemed to be naked.
No wonder.
This guy is still drunk, so the servants dare not come in to serve him.
As I was thinking about it, I felt an itch on my neck.
It turned out that Ning Chen came closer and rubbed against her.
"Your skin is so delicate, it's smoother than silk."
"Your Majesty, please let me go." Ye Jun tried to hide cautiously, with a half-coquettish tone in her voice.
But I haven’t enjoyed delicious food for a long time, so how can I resist
Finally, he personally changed her clothes in a good mood despite her resentful look.
Breakfast was served, but Ye Jun was still angry.
Ning Chen smiled and picked up a spring roll. "Try this. The imperial kitchen has made a new filling."
Unexpectedly, Ye Jun frowned after taking a bite, "It's not delicious, let the emperor eat it."
After saying that, he put the half spring roll back into Ning Chen's bowl.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall froze.
Letting the emperor eat the leftovers is too rude and disrespectful. Even if you are favored, you shouldn't do this!
Not only the servants were stunned, but Ning Chen was also stunned.
It is true that he drank the tea left by Ye Jun, but that was his initiative. This was the first time he felt so passive.
He raised his eyes slightly and saw Ye Jun still angry. After hesitating for a moment, he picked up the food and ate it.
At the end, he said, "In the future, the kitchen does not need to serve spring rolls with this filling."
"Yes, I'll leave right away." Yuan Jiu wiped the sweat off his forehead and hurried forward to take away the stack of spring rolls.
Ning Chen looked at the table, coaxed her softly, and picked up a steamed dumpling for her, "Try this and see if it suits your taste."
Seeing him like this, Ye Jun finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She picked up the steamed dumplings and fed them to Ning Chen's mouth first, "Your Majesty, try it first."
Ning Chen followed her lead and took a bite.
Ye Jun then took back his chopsticks and ate the other half.
And whispered, "These dumplings are pretty good."
The atmosphere at the table became relaxed, causing Ning Chen to curl his lips, with a hint of helplessness and tenderness in his eyes.
After breakfast, Ning Chen went to review memorials.
Although he was on leave, he did not have to attend court. He still had to read memorials sent by officials from other places.
Ye Jun couldn't accompany him today.
Because Concubine Jingxian had handed over all the matters in her hands before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there would be a state banquet for the Double Ninth Festival after the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there were also things that needed to be taken care of.